Story points aren’t evil–but they’re often abused. Here’s how to use them wisely, and how to grow beyond them without losing your mind (or your metrics).
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The Story Point Illusion: Why “Per Person Velocity” is a Corporate Fairy Tale
Unpack the concept of story points and why measuring them per person is a misguided approach to team effectiveness.
The Story Points Trap: How We Lost Sight of Real Value
Learn how to use velocity effectively within your team dynamics. It is a tool for insights, not a vanity metric to chase.
One Game. One Lesson. A Lifetime of Impact.
Why do games in coaching work so well? What exactly makes them effective?
How to Respond When Teams Say Their Work Doesn’t Fit a Fixed Sprint
Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches get this objection regularly from engineering teams. This week’s article is about how to reply.
Why Laughter Is a Better Indicator than Velocity
What about some laughter? Could this be a better metric than LOC, velocity & co?
PATI: The Fast-Track to Empowered Teams and Better Decisions
is your team waiting for key decisions from management? Is progressed slowed by endless approval meetings?
Better Feedback, Stronger Teams: The Magic of Wise Crowds
Collaboration across departments? Here is a way to do it!
Agile Transformations Fail in Isolation—Here’s How to Make Them Thrive
How to make agile transformations way more successful?
Self-Managing Teams: The Competitive Edge Your Organization Needs
Transition from traditional management to self-management. Uncover strategies and tools that enhance team dynamics and performance.